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Industry Links

We have provided links to various associations and organizations that offer relevant and useful information about the home care, hospice and medical staffing segments.

Health Care and Related Associations:

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is a non-profit organization that represents the nation’s 33,000 home care and hospice organizations. NAHC also advocates for the more than two million nurses, therapists, aides and other caregivers employed by such organizations to provide in-home services to some 12 million Americans each year who are infirm, chronically ill, disabled and dying. Along with its advocacy, NAHC provides information to help its members provide the highest quality of care and is committed to excellence in every respect.

Accreditation Organizations:

Serving more than 6,000 home care providers and over 20,000 providers of all types throughout the care continuum, Joint Commission’s coveted Gold Seal has become the healthcare industry’s most widely recognized distinction for performance excellence. Our accreditation programs provide a unique combination of services to help providers enhance the safety and reliability of their care processes; from the industry’s most robust quality standards to an unmatched on-site evaluation, lead by trusted experts to intracycle services to maintain survey readiness.

ACHC is a not-for-profit accreditation organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986. ACHC has CMS Deeming Authority for Home Health, Hospice, and DMEPOS and a Quality Management System that is certified to ISO 9001:2008. This pedigree extends to accreditation programs in Pharmacy, Sleep, Private Duty Nursing and Behavioral Health. ACHC services include personal Account Advisors, relevant and realistic standards, competitive pricing, and a consultative approach to accreditation. Accreditation by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care.

The Community Health Accreditation Partner is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body for home and community-based health care organizations led by people who care on a mission to lead and a journey to serve. CHAP accredits a variety of home and community-based health care organizations with more than 9000 locations that make high-quality care a programmatic and business priority. CHAP brings deep insights, best practices and thought leadership to home and community-based health care organizations, improving the care and services they provide.

Franchise Partners:

Since 1991, IKOR has helped individuals and families manage the various activities of life made complicated by age, cognitive decline, illness or injury. We assess, plan and coordinate across a wide range of needs, ensuring our client’s medical, financial, emotional and environmental needs are met. IKOR offices are independently owned and operated with support from the IKOR Corporate office for business management, training and the implementation of best practices. The combination of local owners and national support provides an unmatched level of knowledge, expertise and reliability. For more information, visit https://ikorglobal.com/.

Qualicare franchise locations in the United States (and Canada) provide a broad range of home care and senior care services, including companionship, homemaking, personal care, physiotherapy and nursing services. Our collaborative 360° Case Management offers families coordinated care and healthcare advocacy. All our care is nurse-managed, to ensure we provide exceptional quality service. We help people of all ages with medical challenges; remain independent at home, while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. We specialize in providing comprehensive care for ALS, Alzheimer’s, cancer and dementia as well as many other illnesses. Qualicare services are available in any hospital or residence. www.qualicare.com

Health Care Industry Service Providers & Publications:

Home Health Care News is an independent source for breaking news and up-to-date information on the senior in-home care industry. Our coverage spans the home care world specifically, from large, national service providers to independent care companies. Our news and perspective gives industry professionals the information they need to make the best decisions in their day-to-day business operations.

Simione™ Healthcare Consultants was the first organization of its kind dedicated entirely to the provision of health care at home – a commitment we continue to maintain today after more than 50 years of service to providers of home health, hospice and palliative care. We are working to continue that commitment and help post-acute care evolve and improve as hospitals and health networks devote more time to improving quality across the continuum.

Kenyon HomeCare Consulting provides a wide-range of services such as Agency Startup for Medicare and non-Medicare agencies, ICD Coding Services, online Aide Training for Elite Aides, Interim Management, Organizational Assessments, and more. We put your agency in a unique position to partner with ACOs and sustain growth and stability while achieving long-term financial success.

The above listed organizations are provided for reference only; Manchester Specialty Programs does not endorse these firms in any way.

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